Being a Grandma rocks

I just love it, it exhausts me and gives me more joy than anything at the same time. I had "my" boys last night, Ty played with Pa while I fed, bathed and put Alex to bed then Ty and I had a swim while Alex had a sleep. We had tea, had a bath, played with the cars and did puzzles then read some stories and Ty went to bed. Alex slept until 4.am was asleep again by 5am then slept again until 7.30 am. Ty woke at 7.00am and I woke to him telling me it was breakfast time. We all had breaky and spent the morning playing until they were picked up at 10am. I must say though I was equally glad to see them leave as I was to see them arrive the night before. I swear Alex will walk before he crawls. He gets up on all fours (crawling position) then almost stands as he launches him self forward and starts all over again, he for all the world looks like he is going to stand as he pushes off. STOP child, sit you are growing up too soon.

Something's fishy

After a very comfortable night at the Somerset on Elizabeth - we were up and off again. We headed to the Mall and the Myer windows, Ty was fascinated with the display. Over to the square we had a coffee at Starbucks - which took me back to New York, down the hill to see Federation Square - Kirsty had never been there - to agree that it really was THE UGLIEST building in the world. Another long walk to the Aquarium and Kirsty was in 7th heaven. We booked her and Ty onto the next glass bottom boat and headed in to see the penguins. Cool display guys it kept us amazed for ages. It was lovely to see Kirsty in her natural element and teaching Ty all about sea creatures. They had a ball on the boat ride and Ty loved the sharks. Only black spot was trying to get a cab back to the hotel to grab the luggage and catch the train. No one would take us, we were ignored, abused and lied to by several taxi drivers until a wonderful man stopped and not only helped us load the pushers he actually turned the meter off while Kirsty ran in to grab the bags.

FUN DAY AT THE ZOO

We grabbed the boys and jumped on the train and headed to the zoo for the afternoon. We had a great time, we walked around for 5 hours and the kids were fantastic, so well behaved. Ty just loved it all. The monkeys were hilarious especially the one that followed me across the viewing platform for about 10 mins. I still felt sorry for the tiger, he may have a lovely new enclosure but he still "paces". The new rain forest area is gorgeous and we will go back next year to see the new aqua area.

Wow how time flys ......

Christmas and New Year have come and gone ..... not sure where or when but they have been and gone for another year. 2010 will prove to be as busy as 2009 but hopefully it will be calmer.
My life has undergone a huge transformation since June 2009. I am about to change jobs after 5 years and have mixed emotions - I will miss the staff very much and am very sad to be leaving them. Yet I am looking forward to the new chapter in my life as a part time worker. Work life balance BRING IT ON !!!!!!

The boys have grown so much it's incredible. Alex is 5 months old and almost crawling, he gets up on all fours and bunny hops across the floor and gets very frustrated because he isn't moving as fast as he thinks he should. Ty will be 4 next month and is a real little man now.

Christmas was quiet - spent with the family and Aunty Anne and the new year was spent with te Finnegan 5 well 4 of them - Char had to work.